Dundurn Castle National Historic SiteDoors Open Hamilton

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities
Dundurn Castle National Historic Site

Explore Dundurn Castle, an Italianate villa built in the 1830s on Burlington Heights, once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Premier of the United Canadas and his family and household staff. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Castle, listen to traditional music performed by harpist Ruth Sutherland and don’t forget to explore the grounds, including Dundurn’s beautiful Historic Kitchen Garden.

This regency villa was built in 1834 for Sir Allan MacNab, one of Canada's first premiers (also a railway magnate, lawyer and politician). Digital Doors Open lets you experience what life upstairs and downstairs was like at this grand country estate through this extensive online guided tour (Flash required) — including the grounds and gardens. Learn more about the castle in the video below. And get some baking and gardening tips from costumed staff.

Contact info

610 York Boulevard
Hamilton, Ontario
E-mail: museums@hamilton.ca
https://www.hamilton.ca/dundurn

Architecture

Year built: 1835
Building type:Historical landmarkHistorical houseMuseum
Architect: Robert Wetherell
Architectural style:Italianate

Dates/hours open

May 02, 10:00am - May 03, 04:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.